Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6014 Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of residential buildings up to three storeys

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6014 Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of residential buildings up to three storeys

Modification History

Release 1.

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must conduct advanced and final inspections of the following class 1 and 10 buildings or structures as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA):

two types of class 1a buildings in different climatic, geographic or planning zones

one class 1b building

one class 10 building or structure: bushfire shelter, swimming pool or retaining wall.

In doing the above, the person must:

identify and interpret relevant compliance requirements, including differences in requirements for:

types of building or structure

particular geographic, climatic or planning zones

interpret working drawings, specifications and building permit conditions for each inspection

identify and apply WHS requirements for site visits

develop and maintain professional and cooperative relationships with building contractors throughout a highly regulated process

observe and document non-compliant features of:

roof and wall cladding

glazing

fire safety

health and amenity

safe movement and access

energy efficiency

prepare and process compliance documentation according to scope of personal responsibilities and legislative and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

BCA classification and definitions for class 1 and 10 buildings and structures

legislative and regulatory requirements for inspecting class 1 and 10 buildings and structures at the advanced and final stages of construction

legislative and regulatory requirements for professional conduct in communications with building contractors in highly regulated building inspection and reporting processes

principles of negotiation and conflict resolution applicable to professional relationships in highly regulated building inspection and reporting processes

drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design specifications, and building permit documentation

construction methods and materials used in class 1 and 10 buildings and structures

range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for class 1 and 10 buildings and structures in different climatic, geographic and planning zones.

Assessment Conditions

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building surveying practices

materials:

tools and equipment for conducting inspections, including personal protective equipment (PPE)

physical conditions:

access to the projects specified in the performance evidence in advanced and final construction stages

specifications:

access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and standards and state, territory or local authority development policies.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad